September 2008 Velocity Member
And Triad Business Events 
Cathi Vogel, President

About this E-mail:  Velocity Trade Exchange, LLC is committed to doing our part to keep the Triad Economy growing strong by supporting our members, as well as the small business community in general.

This monthly series contains a schedule of Velocity Trade Exchange Member Events, special announcements and General Networking events in the Triad during the current month that our readers are likely to have an interest in knowing about. 




G4G Interactive, Inc. will be celebrating the successful completion of their third year in the Triad later this month. Watch for the upcoming story about owner, Dawn Mitchell, in Guilford Woman’s Women on the Move in the October Issue. Dawn will also soon be featured as a guest on the webcast, “It’s About Your Business.”

Jordan Bressler with Leapfrog Marketing, PR & Design will be honored on Monday, September 15th at The Business Leader's 2008 Movers and Shakers Dinner. Details about attending the dinner can are included in the Triad Community & Networking Events section of this e-mail. Congratulations Jordan!

Simple Solutions Professional Organizers  will be presenting at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce on September 10th and at the GMA’s Small Business Success Series workshop on Tuesday, September 23rd. More details are included in the Triad Community & Networking Events section of this e-mail. Achieve your resolution to get more organized with these informative workshops!

Watch for this month’s Guilford Woman edition (September 2008). On page 24, Velocity Trade Exchange and five other women owned small businesses were featured in the article, “Women Owned Businesses Thrive at the Nussbaum Center.” It was an honor to be featured with such smart, vibrant, and passionate women. Thanks to the Nussbaum Center and Cathy Daniels-Lee for including us!

Velocity Trade Exchange has teamed up with Leapfrog Marketing, PR and Design, AACS, G4G Interactive, New Call Solutions, and The Law Offices of Sue Hunt for our next event, September 22nd at Bistro Sofia Restaurant. This is a great opportunity to network and hone your marketing skills to Maximize Your Marketing IMPACT!! Click Here for Details.

New Members:  Since our last Newsletter, we'd like to welcome our most recent member additions.  Please visit our Featured Members page to learn more about a few of the Velocity Members' businesses:

September 2008 Velocity Member Events for your Business:
Please check out these events and workshops offered by VTE members through the duration of September that may be helpful in growing your businesses effectively.  Use trade dollars to build your business!

September 8, 2008 – Monday – 6:00 – 8:00pm
ActionCOACH – ProfitCLUB Membership Training – Apple Spice Junction – 104 Meadowood St, Greensboro – For ProfitCLUB Members Only. Call Ross Cox for Details at (336) 510-7262 or (336) 286-4905

September 9, 2008 – Tuesday – 11:30am – 1:30pm
ActionCOACH – Introduction to Business Coaching - Apple Spice Junction, 104 Meadowood St, Greensboro - For small business owners only!   This free session will introduce you to the world of business coaching as well as help you understand the fundamentals of succeeding in today’s business world!   FREE.   Call Ross Cox for Details and Reservations at (336) 510-7262 or (336) 286-4905

September 17, 2008 – Wednesday - 5:30pm– 7:30pm
336Events.com - Triad After Work Social - Grand Prix Greensboro – 302 Gallimore Dairy Rd, Greensboro – Casual networking opportunity that is located in new and interesting Greensboro and Winston Salem locations each month.  Inexpensive and informal, these late afternoon/early evening events are ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships plus a great place to socialize with coworkers and friends. FREE.   Click Here for details.

September 17 & 18, 2008 – Wednesday & Thursday
The Brooks Group - Impact Seminar - The Brooks Group Conference Center - 3810 N. Elm Street, Greensboro This seminar will show you how to get in front of more qualified prospects, always know your next action and your overall roadmap, and insure a much higher chance of closure at the beginning of the sales process! Registration Required.   Click Here for details.

September 19, 2008 – Friday – 8:30am – 4:00pm
ActionCOACH – 90-Day Action Plan “GrowthCLUB” – O’Henry Hotel, Greensboro – With this high energy, information packed day, you will leave with ideas and systems to implement immediately – and have a strategic plan for 30, 60 and 90 Days out! Call Ross Cox for Details and Reservations at (336) 510-7262 or (336) 286-4905

September 22, 2008 – Monday – 4:00 – 6:00pm
Velocity Trade Exchange – Networking and Marketing Workshop, Maximize Your Marketing IMPACT! – Bistro Sofia – 616 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro – It's finally here! Velocity Trade Exchange's Fall Networking Event for Triad Business Leaders and Professionals is just around the corner. Meet, Munch, & Maximize your Marketing Dollars - Target your dollars and networking efforts with VELOCITY.   Click Here for details.


September 2008 VTE Member Events – Dining & Entertainment:
Please check out these dining and entertainment opportunities offered by VTE members through the duration of September.   Use trade dollars to enhance your lifestyle! 

September 9 & 16, 2008 – Tuesday’s
Solaris Restaurant – $4 Martinis – 125 Summit Ave, Downtown Greensboro.   View Details

September 11, 2008 – Thursday – 7:00pm
Cupid.com – Speed Dating – Lone Star Steak House – 3025 High Point Rd. Greensboro
All Single Professionals, Women 43-53/Men 45-55.   View Details

September 13, 2008 - Saturday
Gate City Lanes – Gate City Match Play Tournament – 5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro - The Top 16 will cash!! Match play format.   View Details

September 14, 2008 – Sunday 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Bistro Sofia – Sunday Sippin' Series – 616 Dolley Madison Rd, Greensboro – The first Sippin' Series will be a little different...Wine Vendor Sunday: September 14, 1-3pm, $20 per person, 10 - 15 Vendors, 20- 30 wines & light hors d'oeuvres. Meet the people who supply Bistro Sofia with all that delicious juice!  Click Here for details.

September 20, 2008 – Saturday
Solaris – L’ounge – 125 Summit Ave, Downtown Greensboro - Enjoy a sophisticated evening of sound, dancing and libations.   View Details



September 2008 Triad Community & Networking Events: 
Here are a few Community Events through the duration of August that you may have an interest in.   Feel free to notify us of future events!

September 9, 2008 – Tuesday – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Greensboro GMA – After Work Network – Comfort Suites, Airport – 7619 Thorndike Rd, Greensboro – GMA After Work Networks are the Triad's only interactive networking events. Each person is given a sticker upon arrival and your job is to find your match and exchange business cards. The more people you meet, the more chances you have to win great prizes. Or just mingle at your leisure. Refreshments and beverages provided. Open to all employees of GMA member companies free of charge.   View Details

September 10, 2008 – Wednesday – 8:30am – 10:00am
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce - Organizing Tips for an Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle – Greensboro Chamber – 342 North Elm Street, Greensboro – Presented by Velocity Member, Simple Solutions Professional Organizers: Learn some simple things you can do to preserve the most important home we have to pass on to our children, the earth. Click Here for details.

September 10, 2008 – Wednesday – 10:00am – 4:00pm
Greensboro Chamber & GGMA – Job Expo – Guilford Convention Center - Job Expo 2008 is the perfect opportunity for businesses to meet hundreds of prime employees in the competitive job market in a single day while helping job seekers learn more about dozens of companies at a single location.  View Details

September 10, 2008 – Wednesday – 5:30pm – 8:00pm
SynerG – SynerG on Tap – Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Greensboro – Avenue Informal networking social event to help connect young professionals within the Greensboro community.   View Details

September 11, 2008 – Thursday – 8:30am – 10:00am
Greensboro Chamber – The New Recruiting Tool: Using Social Networking to Hire — 342 N. Elm St, Greensboro Find out how to use online social networking to extend your ability to identify and hire qualified candidates while increasing your network and spread the word about opportunities at your company. Learn about Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and other social networking sites for recruiting.  View Details

September 11, 2008 – Thursday - 11:30am - 1:30pm
Winston-Salem Chamber - WS Chamber of Commerce State of Community Luncheon 2008 – Embassy Suites: 450 N. Cherry Suite, Winston-Salem - The State of the Community Luncheon is an opportunity to update the business community on the area’s major projects dealing with Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. This event brings together more than 600 business and community leaders. View Details

September 12, 2008 – Friday – 8:00am – 9:00am
Winston-Salem Chamber – Business Before Hours – Hewitt Business Center 1001 S. Marshall St. Suite 4B, Winston-Salem – Bring your business cards and join us at Hewitt Business Center for our September Business Before Hours. This non-structured event allows you the opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying the hospitality of Hewitt Business Center. View Details

September 12, 2008 – Friday – 7:30am – 9:00am
Alamance Chamber – Business Before Hours – Mimi’s Cafι, 3111 Walthan Boulevard, Burlington – Start your morning off right with a full breakfast, 60-second commercial, open networking and more! View Details

September 13, 2008 – Saturday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Nussbaum Center – Women’s Entrepreneur Conference – Elliot University Center UNCG – The theme for the conference is “Equipping Women Entrepreneurs to Thrive in the 21st Century.” Attendees get to choose - The Women’s Entrepreneur Conference will enable you to attend up to four educational workshops and develop your business skills in a variety of areas. Registration Required. View Details

September 15, 2008 – Monday – 5.30pm - 8:00pm
The Business Leader Magazine - Movers and Shakers Awards Dinner – Airport Marriott, One Marriott Dr, Greensboro – Come celebrate with this esteemed panel of 2008 Triad Movers and Shakers. View Details

September 16, 2008 – Tuesday – 10:00am – 6:30pm
High Point Chamber – Business Expo & Business After Hours – Oak Hollow Mall, High Point – Explore new avenues for your business with us as we look to the future in this ever changing business climate. Trade Show 10:00am - 4:30pm, Luncheon 12:00pm – 1:30pm & Business After Hours 4:30pm – 6:30pm View Details

September 18, 2008 – Thursday – 11:30am – 1:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Lunch and Learn: Time Management – Alamance Chamber of Commerce – Come hear Certified Business Coach Doug Stevenson put a real perspective on the value of your time and share tips and strategies designed to make the most out of your day. View Details

September 18, 2008 – Thursday – 3:00 – 7:00pm
Winston-Salem Chamber – 2008 Event Marketing Innovations Tour - 7602 Business Park Drive, Greensboro – Apple Rock Displays will show you how to rethink the power of event marketing with keynote speakers View Details

September 18, 2008 – Thursday – 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Nussbaum Center – How I Did It Series – Nussbaum Center 2007 Yanceyville St Greensboro 27405 – This series presents a successful entrepreneur as they share the ups and downs and ways in which they went from entrepreneur to business owner. Speaker Malinda Pengelly: Founder / CEO of Beyond Email.

September 18, 2008 – Thursday – 5:00–7:00pm
Greensboro Chamber – Business After Hours – MacThrift 719 N. Regional Rd. Greensboro – Grow your market share and build new relationships at this popular after-work networking event. Bring your entire staff and plenty of business cards and turn this extraordinary networking opportunity into revenue dollars. View Details

September 23, 2008 – Tuesday – 8:00am – 9:30am
Greensboro Merchant’s Association – Small Business Success Series – 225 Commerce Place, Greensboro – Get Your To Do List Done – Presented by Velocity Member, Simple Solutions Professional Organizers. Lost files, unreturned phone calls, slow response time and other manifestations of disorganization in the work place cost business owners million of dollars in lost revenue. This presentation will focus on the development of systems to handle all of the repetitive tasks required to keep things running smoothly.   Click Here for details.

September 24, 2008 – Wednesday – 11:00am – 1:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Working Women’s Wednesday – Alamance Country Club – As one of the most successful networking and educational events in NC, dynamic speakers, including movers and shakers in business, education and government have provided insight regarding business strategy, leadership styles, marketing tools, and successes and struggles. View Details

September 25, 2008 – Thursday – 7:30–9:30am
Greensboro Chamber – Economic Development Candidates Forum – Greensboro Marriott Downtown – This forum which will feature the candidates for County Commissioner and will focus on the needs of the business community and economic development in Guilford County. View Details

September 25, 2008 – Thursday – 8:30am – 10:00am
Greensboro Chamber – Word Power at Work – 342 N. Elm St., Downtown Greensboro – How we communicate and what we say not only influences our work relations, but can determine success and/or failure in the workplace. Communication, both oral and written, is a major part of conducting business. View Details

September 30, 2008 – Tuesday – 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Alamance Chamber – Business After Hours – 100 Wade Coble Dr. Burlington – Join us for Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 30th at Twin Lakes Community. Enjoy networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks. View Details


Cold Hard... Trade Dollars!  Would you like to earn up to $100, good towards the products / services of numerous local vendors for 3-minutes of your time?  Do you know a local business owner who is looking for creative ways to grow their business?  VTE offers referral bonuses, payable in trade dollars for successful referrals.  See below for a list of a few of the industries currently most in demand by our members.  Click Here for program details.
  • Direct Mail Service Providers
  • Eye Care Professionals
  • Dentists
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